Akosua Busia

Akosua Gyamama Busia is a Ghanaian actress, film director, author, and songwriter who resides in the United Kingdom. She is best known for her role as Nettie Harris in the 1985 film The Color Purple, alongside Whoopi Goldberg. Born on December 30, 1966, Busia is the daughter of Kofi Abrefa Busia, who served as the prime minister of the Republic of Ghana from 1969 to 1972. Busia grew up in Ghana and began her acting career at the age of 16. She attended London's Central School of Speech and Drama on scholarship. In addition to her acting career, Busia is also a published author and songwriter.